COMPANIONS

COMPANION

To provide care giving services and to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with household and family support services.

Scheduling Coordinator

Companionship & conversation

Light Housekeeping

Household management

Errands

Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothes)

Meal planning & preparation

Laundry & linen changing

Medication reminders

Transportation using client’s or your own vehicle

In sleep-over or live in situations: prepare client sleeping area at night

Document activities in the Daily Documentation Log (if applicable).

Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet, review with client and submit the signed form every Monday by 1:00 p.m.

Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.

Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.

High School graduate

Must be 18 years of age or over

Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect

Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level

Ability to drive vehicle to get to work

Valid driver’s license with no serious driving violations; current care insurance.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations and locations

Ability to lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds

Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb steps

Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions

Ability to adapt to various environments and locations

Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.

Senior Helpers reserves the right to modify this description in the future. The responsibilities for this position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not create or imply an employment contract. Employment with Senior Helpers remains at will.